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Groundwater Management Issues The City of Lino Lakes relies solely on groundwater as its water supply source. The Prairie du Chien - Jordan aquifer serves as the City's municipal water source. There is a growing concern that water supplies may be depleting. The Master Water Supply Plan by the Metropolitan Council indicates the potential for a significant decline in aquifer water levels, up to a 50% decline in available head by 2030. This will affect not only the drinking water supplies, but also resources that may depend on groundwater, such as wetlands, lakes and streams. Goals & Policies Goal 4.6.1: Incorporate ground water considerations into the decision making process through recognizing the interconnectedness of surface water and groundwater supply and groundwater -dependent natural resources. Policy 4.6.1A: Preserve ground water recharge areas in cooperation with Anoka County. Policy 4.6.1B: Promote infiltration of stormwater to result in groundwater recharge where it is feasible and does not pose a threat to groundwater quality. Policy 4.6.1C: Continue to implement the City's Wellhead Protection Plan. Policy 4.6.1D: Participate in the Anoka County Wellhead Protection Group in implementing joint projects that benefit the City of Lino Lakes. 4.7. Natural Resources Issues Lino Lakes is rich in unique and rare natural resources. These resources are most often hydrologically dependent on natural water systems. Reduced quality and variances of water levels stemming from land use changes may have critical impacts to the sustainability of these resources. Preserving and enhancing quality natural resources within the City can have a positive effect on surface and ground water. Extensive development or misuse of the natural areas within the City can have deleterious effects on water resources. Goals & Policies Goal 4.7.1: Identify, protect and preserve the desirable natural areas and ecological and aquatic resources of the community Policy 4.7.1A: Pursue a well-defined natural resource restoration and management plan consistent with the RCWD/Lino Lakes Resource Management Plan (RMP). Policy 4.7.1B: Maintain the partnership of Lino Lakes and Rice Creek Watershed District and other groups such as Anoka County to maintain, restore, and manage the aquatic, aquatic dependent (Such as the Blue Heron Rookery on Peltier Lake) and upland areas of the City. Policy 4.7.1 C: Require natural space buffers, where appropriate, around wetlands to preserve their function and value. City of Lino Lakes SWMP 1 December 20151 69